All 4 Uses of
solemn
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- "My young friends," he said, his face growing solemn, "let me cut to the chase.†
p. 77.5solemn = very serious--possibly dignified
- And second, on a more solemn note: No, you won't be able to contact Miss Perumal again.†
p. 88.4 *
- Mr. Benedict grew solemn.†
p. 135.4
- They all grew very solemn, then, and finished their meal in silence.†
p. 285.9
Definitions:
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(1)
(solemn) in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Less commonly, solemn can mean that something was done with great or appropriate ceremony. It can also be used to describe something as dark or undecorated.